Perth will get the opportunity to lure in more international travellers after it was selected to host Australia’s largest business and incentive events showcase. Dreamtime is Australia’s signature event for showcasing business and incentive experiences to international business events buyers and media. Incentive travel is used by businesses around the world to recognise, reward and motivate their employees. …
DetailsAustralian exporters are expecting to employ more workers, are predicting better financial positons and anticipating access to more markets, according to the results of the latest Australian International Business Survey (AIBS). The AIBS provides a unique insight into the perceptions of internationally-engaged Australian businesses, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized businesses. …
DetailsJoint release with Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack Regional tourism and local jobs are front and centre of the latest round of the Building Better Regions Fund, with regional Australia set to share in $200 million for local infrastructure and community-building projects. Deputy Prime Minister, Nationals’ Leader and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development…
DetailsAussies are choosing to holiday in their own backyard and are spending record amounts, according to the latest National Visitor Survey. The results show visitor spending by Australians soared to a record $67.5 billion, an increase of eight per cent and Australians took a record 100.3 million domestic overnight trips during the year ending…
DetailsThe Liberal National Government’s Business Events Bid Fund Program has helped Brisbane secure the rights to host the 2019 International Air Transport Association (IATA) Slot Conference. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the IATA conference would bring more than 1,200 aviation professionals from 230 airlines to Brisbane next year. “An…
DetailsAustralia is another step closer to ratifying one of the most comprehensive trade deals ever struck after the final piece of implementing legislation passed the House of Representatives today. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11) would open markets for Australian farmers, manufacturers and businesses across the Americas…
DetailsThe world’s largest aviation forum will head to Australia next year with Adelaide set to host the 25th annual World Aviation Routes conference. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the global trade event would see around 3,000 aviation professionals from 300 airlines, 700 airports and 130 tourism authorities gather to discuss and…
DetailsI will visit Argentina from 13-14 September to represent Australia at the latest G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting. During this meeting I will continue to reaffirm Australia’s commitment to a rules-based and multilateral trading system, and how this is essential for continued economic stability and global prosperity. With the evolving global trading environment, I…
DetailsLeading Australian blockchain companies and investors will travel to China as part of an Australian Government-led mission to deepen collaboration and explore growth opportunities within one of the world’s fastest growing technology sectors. Top tier start-ups, scale-ups, venture capitalists, incubators and financial institutions will be represented among the 37 delegates who will visit Austrade’s Shanghai…
DetailsThe Coalition Government’s Boosting Business Events Bid Fund Program has helped Australia secure another major international event with the Gold Coast winning the rights to host the SportAccord World Sport and Business Summit. Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Simon Birmingham said the Summit would bring more than 1,500 international travellers from up to…
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